Whereas, over 81 years ago, on St. Valentine's Day, 1921,
Orbin "Jack" Hoffer and Dorothy Hoffer were married;

Whereas, Jack Hoffer, at 103 years of age, and Dorothy
Hoffer, at 99 years of age, continue to love and care for each
other in their home outside of Nappanee;

Whereas, Jack, a retired farmer, and Dorothy, a retired
homemaker, have lived a long, happy and healthy life in the
same home since 1936;

Whereas, in their 81 years of marriage, Jack and Dorothy
have raised two children and have seen two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren added to their family; and

Whereas, during their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffer have
witnessed, among other things, the Great Depression, World
War II, the end of racial segregation and Mankind's first walk
on the Moon;

Whereas, the length of their marriage, through the
turbulent times of the 20th Century, demonstrates the strength
of their commitment and represents all that is to be honored
and that is to be desired from the institution of marriage:
Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SECTION 1. That the Indiana State Senate, on behalf of the
People of the State of Indiana, does hereby congratulate Orbin "Jack"
Hoffer and Dorothy Hoffer for celebrating their 81st Wedding
Anniversary.
SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Mr. and Mrs. Hoffer and their
two children, Keith and Robert Hoffer.